Source: Utah State Parks, Snow Canyon State Park page (no publication date listed; accessed Oct. 31, 2026). Event details also from Follow the Flag, the volunteer nonprofit that flies the flag.
One of the most moving sights of the fall is coming back to our backyard. Utah State Parks says Follow the Flag “will be returning to Snow Canyon for Veterans Day week,” with the giant American flag on display at Snow Canyon State Park in Ivins from November 8 through 14, 2026.
What to know before you go
- Dates: State Parks lists Nov. 8–14. It notes that Nov. 7 and Nov. 15 are set-up and take-down days, so the flag may be harder to see then. Follow the Flag lists the flight as Nov. 7–14.
- Where: Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Drive, Ivins.
- Cost: Viewing the flag is free, according to event listings. Regular park entrance fees apply inside the park.
- Be a good visitor: State Parks asks everyone to stay on designated, mapped trails at all times and to park only in designated lots.
- Plan around race day: On Saturday, Nov. 14, Snow Canyon Drive and the paved Whiptail Trail close from 7 a.m. to noon for the Snow Canyon Half Marathon and 10K, held with St. George City.
For questions, call the park at 435-628-2255.
A Snow Canyon tradition
Follow the Flag is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to “honor, heal and inspire.” Its flight history shows the flag has flown in the St. George area each November since 2023, and this year’s flight is billed as part of celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The group says its events only happen when volunteers step up, and it takes volunteer sign-ups on its website.
Why it matters for Ivins
Seeing the flag against Snow Canyon’s red and white cliffs is a simple way to thank the veterans who live among us. It’s also a good excuse to get outside on a crisp November morning in one of the prettiest parks in Southern Utah, just minutes from home.
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See you out on the trail.
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